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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The streets of Madrid where NYU students have a chance to study abroad. (Photo by Jemima McEvoy)

The Borders of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Laurie Germain, Contributing Writer March 26, 2018
NYU must better prepare students of color to navigate through the inconstant waters of studying abroad.
A scene from “Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?” by Travis Wilkerson

Now You Don’t Have to Wonder Who Fired the Gun

Brooke LaMantia, Contributing Writer February 27, 2018
Travis Wilkerson explores brutality and more specifically, brutality towards people of color in his new documentary, “Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?”
NYU’s Lipton Dining Hall, which recently failed a health inspection by the New York City Department of Health.

Aramark’s Long History of Missing the Mark

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2018
An in-depth breakdown of NYU food provider Aramark's past and present controversies.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

President Hamilton Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Black History Month Meal in Downstein

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 21, 2018
President Andrew Hamilton and Aramark apologized for racially insensitive menu items served in a Weinstein dining hall to honor Black History Month.
An accompanied child walks through the streets of New York (Photo by Echo Chen).

Racist Tendencies Are Not Inherent, Study Finds

Carol Oliveira, Contributing Writer February 8, 2018
A recently study conducted by NYU researchers suggests that children are not inherently racist.
Jonathan Capehart, who sits on the Washington Post editorial board; April Ryan, White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, and Michael Steele, the former chair of the Republican National Committee, took to the stage on Monday to discuss race and politics in America.

In Conversation with April Ryan, Michael Steele and Jonathan Capehart

Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 5, 2017
Jonathan Capehart, April Ryan and Michael Steele sat down with WSN to talk politics, race and the media before their Skirball Talk.
Here are a few tips for NYU students to know before going to NYU Florence. The architecture and preservation of the city is one of the highlights that make the landscape unforgettable.

Four Things I Wish NYU Told Me Before I Studied Abroad in Florence

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor December 1, 2017
Studying abroad in Florence next semester? Here are four things you should know before you go.
The Complicated Nature of Being Biracial

The Complicated Nature of Being Biracial

Alexandra Dennis, Contributing Writer November 7, 2017
The truth is that being biracial can be a confusing ordeal, and unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a quick fix to the displacement that biracial people often feel in terms of fitting into a racial category.
Are Freedom of Speech and NYU’s Global Campus Incompatible?

Are Freedom of Speech and NYU’s Global Campus Incompatible?

Theo Wayt, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
Schools like NYU are responsible for training journalists to stand up to all types of authoritarianism, and to put rights to information and democratic free speech above nationalistic allegiances.
More Policies Needed To Protect Minority Students

More Policies Needed To Protect Minority Students

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
olicies must be implemented by the universities to protect minority students by preventing, and punishing, perpetrators of racist violence and discrimination.
NYU Must Stand Behind Its DREAMers

NYU Must Stand Behind Its DREAMers

WSN Editorial Board October 17, 2017
Students were criticized for throwing the Anti-Hate Rally on Tuesday by university administrators and faculty. It seems, however, the latter were the ones that overreacted. The rally was concise and peaceful and nothing beyond the scope of the racist message, that incited the manifestation.

Five members of Wheaton College’s football team were issued felony charges for intense hazing. The ultra-conservative college in Illinois has a history of religious and racial discrimination.

Wheaton College Football Criticized After Violent Hazing

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Wheaton College football players are charged after violent hazing incident.